You only have so much emotional energy each day. Don’t fight battles that don’t matter. Decide to prioritize your own health and wellbeing if you can relate to: “The truth was I was tired way underneath my skin. I was tired where even I couldn't see. I do not know how that happened. How I ended up like that. It all happened so fast.” -Rebecca Wells Don’t give up on becoming. Have enough respect for yourself to walk away from anything that is not aligned with your core values

We have a negative outlook on problems and adversities. Challenges tire us and cause disruption in our lives and affect our being often to our detriment. Yet, problems are an indicator of something that needs to change. It reveals unhealthy patterns in our lives where growth and change is necessary to continue our journey of self-empowerment and enlightenment. Our lives cannot stagnate and continue rhythms that is unhealthy. Problems indicate that we need to adjust our thinki

Our choices determine the course of a moment, a day or a life. Our choices also reflect what we value, what we hope for, and our relationship with ourselves. What choices will you exercise this week? What choices can you commit to, which will contribute to the highest good for yourself, for those you hold dear to your heart and the community? #choices #attitude #positivepsychology #responsibility #growth #growthmindset #recovery #restore #bestme #mentalhealth #unhealthy #copi

Today South Africa celebrates Human Rights Day. We are co-responsible for each other’s good. Nelson Mandela captured it beautifully in the following quote: “Our daily deeds as ordinary South Africans must produce an actual South African reality that will reinforce humanity’s belief in justice, strengthen its confidence in the nobility of the human soul, and sustain all our hopes for a glorious life for all.” ~ Nelson Mandela #humanrights #humanrightsday #choices #healthysocie

#positivepsychology #cbt #intentions #wellbeing #mentalhealth #choice #livingwell #perspective #attitude #recovery #restore #replenish #empowerment

Relationships need to be nurtured. Whether it is a romantic relationship, a parent-child relationship, or one of friendship. All relationships depend on mutual respect, trust, emotional support, compassion and having each other’s well-being at highest stake. We are co-responsible for our relationships and it’s health. Should a relationship take more from us than what is good for our mental health it is time to seriously consider the validity of that relationship in your life.

We can either be overwhelmed by our realities, or train our minds to seek the opportunity or gift, amidst the chaos. A learning mindset cultivates resilience and an attitude that helps to continue moving forward and with flow. #positivepsychology #bestme #wellbeing #cbt #opportunity #attitude #perspective #mentalhealth #resilience #livingwell #choices #counselling #recovery

Without a reason for being and purpose, our wellbeing is at risk. A sense of fulfillment aligns us with our best selves. We do not have to always do great and visible things as an only means of achievement and purpose. What sustains us in the way we do life everyday, how we go about our everyday lives, treat each other and ourselves, can bring about the necessary sense of “ikigai”. Wishing you a day of “IKIGAI”... #mindfulliving #wellbeing #mentalhealth #livingwell #lifestyle